Deventer city game on your smartphone: self-guided scavenger hunt

A game that doubles as a city tour, played on your terms

The Qula Deventer City Trail is a self-guided scavenger hunt played on your smartphone, where you answer riddles and complete search assignments at landmarks across the city. You choose when to start, pause and stop—there are no fixed times, no guide, and no time limit. The game works for groups up to six people and is available in seven languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian and German.

The Experience

You download the app, log in with your booking details, and start whenever you want. The trail guides you to the best squares, streets and monuments in Deventer using GPS on your phone. At each stop, you answer questions about the location or complete a search assignment—the riddles are designed to make you notice details you'd otherwise walk past. You're playing against a score, so there's a reason to think about the answers instead of just ticking boxes.

The whole route takes around two to three hours, but that's not a hard limit. You can pause mid-game, come back the next day, or stretch it out over a week if you want. No reservation needed, no starting time to hit, no guide waiting. If you need to sit down for twenty minutes or take a detour for lunch, the app just waits. This is what makes it work for families with small children, groups of friends who move at different speeds, and anyone who hates the feeling of being herded.

The game runs on Android and iPhone, and you'll need data or wifi to use GPS and load the riddles. The app is available in English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and more, so language isn't a barrier. Groups up to six people share one booking, which keeps the cost down and means you're all solving the same riddles together—you can compete or collaborate, depending on the group.

What’s included

• Access to the Qula Deventer City Trail app for a group of up to six people.
• GPS-guided route through the city's best squares, streets and monuments.
• riddles and search assignments at each stop.
• scoring system to track your progress.
• the ability to start, pause and stop whenever you choose.
• availability in seven languages.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Qula

Is this one for you?The game moves at your pace, not a schedule—you walk when you want, stop when you want, and there's no guide narrating or a group waiting. This works best if you're comfortable navigating with GPS and solving riddles on your phone, and if your group can handle two to three hours of walking spread across the city.

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Top questions

How do I start the Deventer city game once I've booked?

After you book, you'll receive an email with instructions to log in to the Qula app on your smartphone. Once you're at the starting point in Deventer, you open the app and begin the quest—that's it. No guide, no check-in, no waiting.

Can I pause the game and come back to it later?

Yes. The Qula Deventer City Trail has no time limit, so you can start, pause and stop whenever it suits you. You can finish it in one afternoon or spread it across multiple days.

What happens at each stop along the trail?

At each location, the app shows you a riddle or search assignment related to that spot in Deventer. You answer the question or complete the task, and your score updates as you go. The questions are designed to teach you something about the city while you're standing there.

Is the Deventer city game suitable for children?

Yes, it's family-friendly and works for all fitness levels. Groups up to six people can play together, and since there's no time pressure, you can move at whatever pace suits your group—including families with small children in strollers.

What do I need to play the game?

You need a smartphone (Android or iPhone) with an active data connection or access to wifi so the GPS and app can function. The app itself is free to download; you're paying for the trail experience.

How many languages is the Deventer city game available in?

The Qula City Trail is offered in English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and several other languages, so you can play in whichever language suits your group.